Chapter 38: Threat

The moment Deborah took the panties, she understood at once. She'd bought that pair for the private tutor, Troy Quipp. She'd planned to see Alex Hayde last night, but Troy had been desperate to see her and showed up anyway. The minute he walked in, he stirred up trouble. Deborah panicked, told him to put his clothes back on, and hustled him out. Troy, chasing thrills, deliberately shoved his underwear under the dining table, then hid in the study. That had been plenty thrilling. Deborah was so rattled...